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TOSHA to Visit Dollywood after Injured Employee Flown to Hospital

TOSHA to Visit Dollywood after Injured Employee Flown to Hospital

Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 3/11: Just days ahead of the park’s opening for the 2025 season, the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration is preparing to inspect Dollywood. Officials with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development confirming Tuesday TOSHA’s impending visit which comes after an employee was injured at Dollywood Monday and…MORE

House Passes Tennessee Healthy SNAP Act
Robin Joffe

House Passes Tennessee Healthy SNAP Act

The Tennessee House passes a bill that would place limits on buying junk food using SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It’s not the first time the U.S. program that helps low-income families pay for food has faced threats limiting what qualifies for purchases. Other attempts to cut candy and snacks from SNAP have failed in…MORE

Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigating ‘Apparent Murder-Suicide’ at Apartment Complex
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Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigating ‘Apparent Murder-Suicide’ at Apartment Complex

Knox County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following “an apparent murder-suicide” late Sunday night at a West Knox County apartment complex. Officials with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office say deputies were called to the scene around 11:00 p.m. Sunday at the Hinton Hollow Apartments. According to KCSO, initial findings indicate this is a domestic-related…MORE

The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a House Fire in North Knoxville
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The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a House Fire in North Knoxville

Friday evening at approximately 10:34 pm, Knox County Communications District received a call that their neighbor’s house was on fire at 3116 Rector Street.  Upon arrival, the first due engine company saw heavy smoke with fire coming from the basement. The crew was able to enter the house and start firefighting operations.  After a thorough…MORE

Jefferson County Explosion Caused by Propane Leak, Sheriff Says
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Jefferson County Explosion Caused by Propane Leak, Sheriff Says

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 3/7: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office releasing more information concerning a fire and explosion Thursday at Lake Cove Resort. Jefferson County EMA officials say a man was injured in the fire which occurred in an RV; he was treated at the scene and airlifted to the University of Tennessee Medical…MORE

Unicoi County Continues Clean-up Following Flooding Caused by Hurricane Helene
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Unicoi County Continues Clean-up Following Flooding Caused by Hurricane Helene

Several East Tennessee counties are still working to rebuild months after Helene ripped through, including Unicoi County. On September 27th, the Nolichucky River flooded parts of the county. The river flooded businesses, churches and homes. Now nearly six months later, people are still hopeful it can return to normal. Along the river, debris is getting…MORE

313 Initiative Leads to ‘Staggering’ Drug Bust in Knox County, Sheriff Says

313 Initiative Leads to ‘Staggering’ Drug Bust in Knox County, Sheriff Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Describing their findings as “staggering,” detectives with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division make a big drug bust Tuesday in Knox County. KCSO officials say investigators stopped several cars believed to be connected to a suspicious house, taking four people into custody and seizing several quantities of drugs to include 302…MORE

TBI Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Cumberland County

TBI Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Cumberland County

Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation following an officer-involved shooting in Cumberland County. TBI officials say the shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in the 9000 block of Peavine Road following officers’ pursuit of a suspect, identified as 42-year-old Jody Tollet, of Crab Orchard who was…MORE

TBI: Two People Found Dead in Maynardville Home

TBI: Two People Found Dead in Maynardville Home

Maynardville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Union Countyafter two people are found dead Monday night inside a Maynardville home. Maynardville Police Department officers responded to a call reporting a possible domestic incident and shooting at a residence in the 100 block of Walter Way. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say officers…MORE

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Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Join Blount Memorial Saturday, May 10 as they host their Inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have fought the battle, and raise money to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screening and diagnostic services right here in Blount County! Gather for this event at Blount Memorial Health Center at Springbrook – 220 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN.

Dogwood Arts- April Celebration!

Dogwood Arts- April Celebration!

Don’t miss all the exciting events that Dogwood Arts has to offer in April! Chalk Walk, Dogwood Trails, Spring Featured Gardens, The Dogwood Arts Festival and More!